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RE: Multiple Entry Possible UAE-Oman-UAE-Oman-UAE, with rental car.

by almondy23 27 April 2012

So this trip is under way, and have a few points to add to the posts previous: - Nissan Sunny from budget in Dubai/Sharjah costs US$30…
RE: Multiple Entry Possible UAE-Oman-UAE-Oman-UAE, with rental car.

by almondy23 28 March 2012

So to follow up on my previous post, I got some feedback on the cross border insurance (from the major rental operators in UAE). Europcar…
RE: Ras Al Khaimah?

by key2dubaiPTA 07 March 2012

Hi, Ras al-Khaimah is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the east of the Persian Gulf. It is in the northern part…
RE: Omani Visa on arrival at Al Ain

by genghis_caterpillar 31 December 2011

Please note that the common visa agreement is between Dubai and Oman, and is only valid if your entry into Oman is made directly from…
RE: Overland from Abu Dhabi City to Oman

by dxb1969 15 October 2011

Can't confirm on whether the Al Ain border is open to foreigners, as I've never used it, but I would think it would be, because it's a…
RE: UAE EXIT FEE) Oman Entre fee) and UAE entre fee from Oman to the UAE)

by wandabug 01 September 2011

Easy, you drive to Oman border (The border crossing at Hatta is 1.5 hour drive from Dubai), pay to enter Oman (dhs.200) , turn around…
RE: Visa - multiple entries in Dubai for Jordan National with german residence?

by vonwerden 14 August 2011

Regarding the common visa policy between the Emirate of Dubai and the Sultanate of Oman, please bear in mind that it only applies if you…
Re: UAE EXIT FEE) Oman Entre fee) and UAE entre fee from Oman to the UAE)

by dan30 05 April 2011

Yes my family members all British Citizens. Then where in Dubai can I take a bus going to Oman at Hatta border then come back in the…
RE: UAE EXIT FEE) Oman Entre fee) and UAE entre fee from Oman to the UAE)

by genghis_caterpillar 05 April 2011

Assuming your passports allow you to get both an Omani and a UAE VOA, as Rasta pointed out, then: 1. No cost 2. Visa for Oman is 20…
RE: Omani Visa Confusion....!

by george5 21 February 2011

You have to go directly from Dubai to Oman - either by flying Dubai to Muscat or by crossing at Hatta. If you fly via any other airport…
RE: Omani Visa Confusion....!

by george5 12 February 2011

>1. A visa is not required for the Dibba/Musandam region of Oman for UK/EU nationals. Unfortunately not. You need to buy a visa. >2.…
RE: Ras al Khaimah apartment

by wandabug 23 January 2011

When you arrive you will get a 30 day visa on arrival. If you hold UK Passport you can EXTEND your visa once only at the DNRD office…
Re: Ras al Khaimah apartment

by jamiejamiejamie 23 January 2011

Hi Wandabug. Just want to make sure I'm absolutely clear about this because there's a bit of conflicting information out there. On arr…
RE: Taxi from UAE to Oman -- visa for driver?

by aki2006 18 September 2010

Thanks everyone. I have passed the Hatta border many times (the last time yesterday) and have never seen any taxis hanging out there.…
RE: Taxi from UAE to Oman -- visa for driver?

by gemcap 09 September 2010

+Most people tend to get a taxi to the border, walk across, and then get a taxi on the other side of the border once they get to Oman.+…
RE: Desert activites in Dubai

by gemcap 29 August 2010

Quad bike ? The best place for quad biking in the desert is at the sand dune called Big Red (so called because of its distinctive red…
Re: Visa on arrival at Sharjah

by vonwerden 16 June 2010

I haven't done the ferry trip from Iran to UAE yet. However UAE visa rules are always the same and the government does not distinguish…
Re: 2 days in Dubai

by nsk11 09 June 2010

I live in Dubai for last 12 years In 2 days you can go lot of places in Dubai. If you are out door person, you may enjoy the full…
RE: Getting from Sorat/Oman to Khasab/Musandam

by genghis_caterpillar 03 June 2010

I dont know Sorat, but from your description I'll assume its somewhere near Sohar. You've got two main options to get through to Musandam…
RE: A few queries...

by SydneyMan 28 April 2010

For 33 countries including UK, you can get a visa on arrival at Dubai airport. You can also get the same on the land border, either on…
Bus and Visa cost , UAE(Dubai) and Oman .. some fine point questions?

by Expatriate_LP 12 April 2010

I've read this thread http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1735023&start=15&ticket=ST-25215-bvGmkvGJRCdtRB5e0iDu-secur…
RE: Oman - UAE border crossing and car rental

by potatoface 02 February 2010

Rent a car insurance for a Hatta border is easy and quick. Go to the Al Ahlia insurance office which is at the big shell pertrol station…
RE: Car rental and crossing the border to Oman from UAE

by potatoface 02 February 2010

Today we have just made visa run, buying insurance for our Dubai rent-a-car. The whole thing was really easy. We went midday, stopping…
RE: Seeing all the Emirates

by TillyBean 25 January 2010

The roads in the UAE need some careful navigation. Speed limits are usually not obeyed, particularly, and the sight of a large 4 wheel…
Re: Car rental and crossing the border to Oman from UAE

by CAILLOU 23 December 2009

In February we will be in Dubai, rent a car driving to Oman for 4 to 5 days. If I understand correctly Budget is the only car rental…